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Is it normal to have to passivate stainless steel items over the course of their useful life?

April 26, 2017course items life normal passivate stainless steel useful

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Is it normal to have to passivate stainless steel items over the course of their useful life?

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Yes, and the frequency depends on the process. If “rouging” is noticed on the tool, fastener, or process equipment, passivation will be required to remove the free iron and renew passive layer.